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Did he ever decide whether he wanted to pursue applications or theory? Have you discussed it with Qiao Ze? You're his mentor, so don't let him waste time on sundry things. With his current age, foundation, and IQ, it would be a real waste of talent if he didn't solve a few major problems.
Li Jiangao gave a bitter smile, not sure whether he should tell Zhang Chunlei about Qiao Ze's goals. After hesitating for a moment, he decided to keep it to himself for the time being.
"Don't worry, Professor Zhang, I've indeed talked with Qiao Ze about these matters. His plans and objectives for the future are so clear that I am ashamed of myself. Let's put it this way; if his plans really do come into fruition, unless the entire mathematics community is blind, he won't miss a single major mathematics award."
